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Haunt Couture: The Goth Allure of ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
Costume designer Colleen Atwood details how fantastical fabric intended for her sofa became the iconic striped suit, while an elaborate aging process was required for underworld costumes.
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The First Showgirls: How the Folies Bergère Became Las Vegas’ Most Enduring Hit
Imported from Paris, the Folies became the longest-running show in Vegas history. Following the destruction of its iconic home — the Hotel Tropicana — the revue's mastermind reflects on its legacy.
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Some Like It Haute: How the Hotel Del Coronado Reclaimed Its Hollywood Glory
It inspired Oz, ‘I Love Lucy’ and Liberace and hosted every star of the Golden Age. Now the iconic San Diego property is getting the facelift it deserves.
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Want to Own (Part) of a Vacation Home? Hollywood’s Wealthy Seem More Open to It
Chef Charlie Palmer, Hollywood producers, music execs and pro athletes own shares of opulent homes, many through real-estate company Pacaso. "Fractional ownership happens more often than you'd think would make sense with the uber-wealthy," says 'Million Dollar Listing' star Josh Altman.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Debuts Baha Mar Wellness Weekend in Sunny Bahamas
The Nassau retreat marks a second travel partnership for the brand, following Goop at Sea with Celebrity Cruises, and is headlined by Hollywood-loved fitness trainer Isaac Boots and wellness coach Koya Webb.
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The Best Hotels, Restaurants, Boutiques and Galleries to Visit in Guadalajara
The birthplace of tequila and mariachi, the vibrant region is home to the Ariel Awards (known as "Mexico's Oscars").
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Dermatologist to the Stars Ava Shamban Debuts Circadian Rhythm-Based Skincare Line
Shamban, who tends to the faces of Nicole Kidman, Michelle Yeoh and Angela Bassett, introduces four Althaea Skin "chrono beauty" products (tested on the skin of night-shift workers) plus the ultimate at-home treatment device.
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‘Back to Black’ Costume Designer on Creating 57 Amy Winehouse Looks: “She Was So Unique”
Designer PC Williams, who had access to Winehouse's wardrobe archive, used a mix of the singer's original items, recreated pieces and vintage to dress actress Marisa Abela for the role.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Says Prospect of Being an Empty Nester Is “Kind of Giving Me a Nervous Breakdown”
The Oscar winner also talked about how celebrity brands eventually need to be less "reliant" on their founders, learning Italian and possibly starting a hotel at her annual In Goop Health wellness event.
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Maui’s Starry Grand Wailea Resort Unveils Largest Spa in Hawaii With $55M Makeover
The 50,000-square-foot wellness center boasts halotherapy infrared saunas, a hammam and Hawaiian-centric treatments guided by lunar phases, while the resort offers a market collab with Erewhon.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Plastic Surgeon Friend Dr. Julius Few Debuts Santa Monica Outpost and New Skin-Care Line (Exclusive)
The creator of Dr. Few Skin Care talks undetectable thread lifts ("my art is decidedly designed to not be seen"), his favorite laser of the moment and why the Goop founder calls him a "holistic plastic surgeon."
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‘Palm Royale’ Costume Designer Talks 1969 Style and Handpicking a Show-Inspired Collection for The RealReal (Exclusive)
Alix Friedberg describes the style of Kristen Wiig's socialite character Maxine: "There is always something a little bit off about her — trying too hard. She's joyful and unaware of how she's missing the mark."
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